72 sticks of server RAM were headed for the trash. They're now worth $20,000
Enterprise hardware lifecycles run on accounting rules, not market value – and that's how perfectly good hardware ends up as e-waste
Researchers are using ultrasound to trigger smell directly in the brain for VR
Early prototype bypasses chemicals and stimulates the olfactory bulb directly, hinting at a new path for immersive VR
The first CD recorder was shockingly expensive – guess how much
Before CDs went mainstream, recording one cost a small fortune. Made by Denon in 1991
Microsoft Office is down to $32 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $32. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 80% off the regular price.
Flagship Rematch: Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Core i9-12900K
Four years on, we revisit the Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Core i9-12900K with modern games and DDR4 vs DDR5 configs. The result: still neck and neck, but memory choice now makes a real difference.
Typing with your brain might soon be as simple as wearing a beanie
High-density EEG sensors and AI models aim to decode internal speech without implants
Slack chats and internal data from failed startups are finding a second life in AI training
Developers are buying emails, documents, and code to train AI on real-world workflows and decision-making
A $5 Bluetooth tracker hidden in a postcard exposed a warship's movements
A journalist slipped the device into the mail and mapped a Dutch frigate during deployment
Leakers claim PlayStation 6 could offer at least 3x the performance of the PS5
Next-generation console could deliver performance similar to an RTX 4080
The Mac Mini is no longer a niche product, it's local AI infrastructure
Developers and power users are snapping up high-memory systems to run local AI and avoid cloud costs
IPv6 traffic reaches parity with IPv4 for the first time, Google data shows
After decades, IPv6 is finally taking over the internet
Xbox expansion cards are now cheaper than SSDs, and PC users are repurposing them
A simple adapter lets console storage double as a budget PC upgrade amid rising prices
Blue Origin prepares to reuse New Glenn booster in bid to challenge SpaceX
The launch combines a reuse test with AST SpaceMobile's high-capacity BlueBird satellite
Nvidia could bring back the 12GB RTX 3060 as supply issues disrupt GPU roadmap
Rumors point to a summer relaunch as RTX 5050 plans slip and GDDR6 remains easier to source
What was the first OS you ever used?
From command lines to touchscreens
SNK revives NeoGeo AES with modern upgrades and HDMI support
The updated console keeps original cartridge support while adding 1080p output and built-in system controls
Valve's Proton 11 beta boosts Linux gaming with better performance and classic game support
The compatibility layer is growing in both scope and reliability for Windows games
Researchers warn Microsoft Defender vulnerability is already being exploited
The "Red Sun" flaw can overwrite system files and grant elevated access through Defender's file handling behavior
A four-day Steam freebie turned into $250,000 for an indie game
The takeaway: A recent free-game promotion on Steam is drawing attention to how giving away a title can still generate substantial revenue when there is a clear path to selling additional content. A four-day free giveaway of Graveyard Keeper, a title published by tinyBuild, generated roughly $250,000 in revenue, according to CEO Alex Nichiporchik. Most of that money came afterward, as new players who claimed the free copy went on to purchase downloadable content for the game.
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LIFESPAN
New self-healing material can repair itself over 1,000 times
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THE WEB
Clicking "reject cookies" might not actually do anything
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WINDOWS LAPTOPS
Microsoft counters MacBook Neo with free Game Pass and Office
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GAMING
Metro 2039 is going darker than ever, launching this winter on PC and consoles
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GAMERS ON A BUDGET
Intel Nova Lake-S is coming after Ryzen APUs with 16-core iGPU
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ELECTRONICS
Japan finds a way to recover 90% of lithium from old EV batteries
AMD may relaunch Ryzen 7 5800X3D for AM4's 10th anniversary
DDR5 shortages and rising prices are pushing gamers back to AMD's older platform
This humanoid robot can almost run as fast as a human sprinter
Unitree's H1 reaches 10.1 meters per second in a track test, signaling a major leap in robotic mobility
Two New Jersey men jailed for helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate 100+ companies
Eight other suspects are on the run
A $7,000 DIY radar project is taking on hardware that usually costs over $100,000
The Aeris-10 pairs FPGA signal processing with scalable antenna arrays and full GitHub documentation
Metro 2039 is going darker than ever, launching this winter on PC and consoles
Shaped by war in Ukraine, it could be the series' darkest entry yet
Gemini arrives on macOS with a dedicated desktop app
The Gemini app for macOS gives Google's AI a native home on Apple desktops, with quick access via keyboard shortcuts, tight system integration, and the ability to work with on-screen content, local files, and Google services like Drive and Photos.
AI infrastructure boom pushes AMD, Intel and Arm to new valuation heights
Nvidia still dominates, but AI demand is lifting the rest of the chip market
Bottom line: Demand for AI infrastructure has been reshaping how investors value chipmakers, and recent results from key suppliers have strengthened the view that compute-intensive workloads will continue to grow. The effect has been evident with CPU vendors as of late. AMD's stock traded at $278 on Thursday, putting its market value at about $454 billion. Intel's rally from early March pushed the stock toward $68 and lifted its market cap to just under $340 billion. Arm's shares, meanwhile, traded close to $165, valuing the company at roughly $174 billion.
New self-healing material can repair itself over 1,000 times, extend the lifespan of cars and aircraft
The invention is being described as a game changer for multiple critical applications
Japan's bullet train to debut high-tech private cabins, for an added fee
The luxury cabins are meant to boost remote working conditions
Memory card and flash drive pricing surges 120%, with some models spiking 260%
Now is not a good time to buy flash-based memory products
Open-source tool decrypts all private data collected by Windows Recall on Copilot PCs
Editor's take: Windows Recall continues to raise security concerns. Microsoft has redesigned the feature to improve data and identity protection following public outcry, but a new tool is now reigniting the controversy. I have to suspect that few people in their right mind would choose to enable or use it at this point.
The 2026 PC and Console Gaming Report shows most revenue now comes from games outside the Top 20
PC gaming's long tail is growing as players spend more time beyond the top titles
PureMac is a new open-source macOS cleanup and app removal tool
PureMac strips system cleanup back to basics, offering full app uninstallation with leftover file removal alongside tools for clearing caches, logs, and other clutter. It's positioned as a free, open-source alternative to CleanMyMac, it runs on-device with no telemetry or subscriptions.
Your Airbnb host might actually be AI
AI chat systems are increasingly managing bookings, support, and even disputes... often without disclosure
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